The King and Crown. from the Suabian
The King and Crown is a novel by George Borrow that tells the story of a young man named Lavengro who travels through England and Wales in search of adventure and knowledge. Along the way, he meets various characters including gypsies, scholars, and religious figures. The book explores themes such as identity, language, and cultural differences.
By George Borrow · First published 1840 · Genre: Poetry, Historical, Philosophical · 77 words
First lines
The King who well crown'd does govern the land, / And whose fair crown well fill'd does stand -- / That King adorns his crown, I trow; / And he who is thus by his crown adorn'd, / And for whose sake never that crown is scorn'd, / Does bear a well-fill'd crown on his brow.
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The King and Crown. from the Suabian is listed on Textopian as a poem by George Borrow, dated 1840 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George Borrow
- Date: 1840 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Historical, Philosophical
- Length: 77 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, with a focus on rhyme and meter.
- Historical — The mention of a king and crown suggests a historical context or setting.
- Philosophical — The themes explore the relationship between a king and his crown, implying deeper philosophical reflections on power and authority.
Tags
historical fiction · adventure · royalty · politics · betrayal · loyalty · conflict · crown · kingdom · narrative · cultural exploration · 19th century